Synopsis
Cui, a young Korean mother living on the outskirts of Chinese society, has a husband in jail and a son to support. She barely makes a living selling kimchi to workers along the side of a bleak, industrial road. A love affair with a fellow Chinese-Korean leads to tragic consequences as Cui struggles against the vulnerability of her position.
Grain in Ear (2005) is a 1h 49min drama feature film by Zhang Lu. Cui, a young Korean mother living on the outskirts of Chinese society, has a husband in jail and a son to support.
Facts
Original language
Mandarin
Festival History
- IndieLisboa International Independent Film Festival 2006 generic
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2006 generic
- Chicago International Film Festival 2005 generic
- Vancouver International Film Festival 2005 generic
